Which plasma factors bring about disturbance of endothelial function in pre-eclampsia?
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Abstract
The characteristic pathophysiological changes in pre-eclampsia are thought to be related to abnormalities of the maternal vascular endothelium. We suggest that the blood components that affect the risk of such damage are very-low-density lipoproteins (VLDL), which injure the endothelium, and toxicity-preventing activity (the pl 5.6 form of plasma albumin), which protects against VLDL-induced injury.
Medical subject headings
- Endothelium, Vascular
- Pre-Eclampsia